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Tomoki Iwata

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Notorious, Dec 30, 2022.

Discuss Tomoki Iwata in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. 88jimmij88

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    It's doing my nut in that we haven't seen that midfield 3 start yet. A really interesting thing is that all of them are capable of playing any of the three midfield positions. They could swap positions mid game and drag the opposition all over the place.
     
    88jimmij88, Dec 3, 2023
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  2. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    For me playIng him solves two problems.. he's a proper holding midfielder that has played there for years and frees up Cal to do what he does best. As has been pointed out it seems like a no brainer
     
    thailandceltic, Dec 4, 2023
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    It’s not just that for me Iwata gives you attributes that the other two don’t have in mobility and physicality, something that none of the others who have been tried do.
     
    Foley1888, Dec 4, 2023
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  4. CookieMonster Geez yer cookies Gold Member

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    Just * play him!
     
    CookieMonster, Dec 4, 2023
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  5. ardis1967

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    did Anton Rodgers train with the first team again and did Iwata clamp him??? That's the only reason why he wouldn't be starting in this team at the moment!
    Wouldn't blame him if wanted a move in Jan. Were not utilizing a massive talent here
     
    ardis1967, Dec 4, 2023
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  6. Crilly Hakuhna matata

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    Please Brendan start this absolute specimen of a man on Wednesday against hibs. He’s honestly looked really good any time I’ve seen him. Nothing particularly fancy yet still has end product (goal and assist in last 2 cameos) Almost always in the right position. A unit. And seems so well rounded both defensively and offensively. Also not short of pace.

    A midfield of

    Iwata
    O’Riley Mcgregor


    Would be a great balance
     
    Crilly, Dec 4, 2023
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    I was a big proponent of playing McGregor at the 6 under Ange because of how important he was in that position within that system. But things have changed, and I agree with others that starting Iwata and pushing Cal further forward seems our best option.
     
    RalstonFanClubPresident, Dec 4, 2023
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  8. Leone Naka Fan

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    Bad luck cost Iwata a start in Rome, apparently. FFS.
     
    Leone Naka Fan, Dec 5, 2023
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    Glad he's starting tonight

    Sent from my 21121210G using Tapatalk
     
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  10. We named the dog Indiana Gold Member Gold Member

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    Got to keep his place I think so far anyway.
     
    We named the dog Indiana, Dec 6, 2023
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    Definitely added a bit of calm and steadiness to the midfield.
     
    bhoy_wonder, Dec 6, 2023
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    I love him
     
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    He was excellent..
     
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    Can't drop him after that, the best our midfield has looked all season by far.
     
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    So simple but so effective
     
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    Took his chance to stake a claim and then some.
     
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    Hope to * he gets a run in the team now, deserves a proper chance after that performance.
     
    Jamesy Bhoy 7, Dec 6, 2023
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    Well, well. Who would have thought: defense (midfield) is the best attack.:84:

    Almost scored as well.
     
    Leone Naka Fan, Dec 6, 2023
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    As we all suspected, he was perfect for that DM role. PLEASE give him a run in the team fs!
     
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    Motm in a great team performance , at least 3 or 4 close to it aswell
     
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